The 35-year-old, with her little charge in tow, was flying back to Britain after filming US charity show Idol Gives Back.

There was no sign of her new back-up dancer beau Ivan 'Flipz' Velez, who was by her side at the star-studded event on Sunday night. Scroll down for more... Happy again: Geri works her Mama magic and Bluebell is all smiles again

The pair first met while shooting the film clip for Geri's 2001 cover It's Raining Men, and then became close while working together on the Spice Girls concerts.

Flipz, as he is known, is also the man responsible for teaching Cruz Beckham his now famous breakdancing moves.

A source said: "He's great with her daughter Bluebell. She was with Geri on tour so he is already familiar to her. And he's very popular in the Spice Girls camp.

I wish more people thought like you! I know it's not the kids fault but having a screaming kid on a long flight...*shudder*

My first overnight flight to England some damn kid screamed the entire flight. I had earplugs and could still hear the little bastard. No one slept. I didn't care...I shot the parents evils on my way out. Seriously, BEN-A-DRYL!!!

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